'Allergist's Wife' rises to a challenge
Charles Busch's wise comedy The Tale of the Allergist's Wife might be described as subversive sitcom: It clips along in a familiar rhythm, telling its story of a depressed Manhattan matron whose life is invaded by a childhood pal, then sails right into matters that light entertainment won't go near. Group sex? Nervous breakdowns? The play zigs and zags, unafraid of ambiguous, messy resolutions.